Triton Bay and East Banda Photo Workshop April 2023

Join us in Triton Bay and the Banda Sea for some of the most amazing diving in the world!

April 2023 Triton Bay And East Banda Trip

Join us on April 2-13, 2023 for some of the most amazing diving in the world on the Amira Liveaboard with a maximum of 19 divers!

April 2 - 13, 2023

Triton Bay & Banda Sea

Trip Leader: Mark Strickland

11 Nights for:

NOW WITH 40% OFF
Discounted due to last minute cancelation!

Prices from:

Double/Twin Lower Deck Cabin:
Only $5850

Double/Twin Upper Deck Cabin
Was $6,050 NOW $3,630

Single Lower Deck Cabin (only one available):
Only $6250

WHY JOIN THIS TRIP?

Arguably the best diving in the world: highest number of fish and coral species in the world, great macro, amazing reefs, and much more
Great itinerary covering Indonesian dive sites.

Inclusive prices: accommodations, full-board and snacks, multilingual tour guides, and land excursions

FREE NITROX!

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Trip Overview

Triton Bay is located at the Southeastern end of New Guinea's "bird head." Although less frequented by divers, the island contains wonderful and unique biodiversity such as soft coral gardens, forests of black coral, and craggy rocks. Diving in Triton Bay offers guests one scenic delicacy after another, both above and below water.

East Banda is known for its diverse tropical island landscape. Here, guests will be able to experience amazing dive sites with crystal clear waters, beautiful cliffs, and gardens of table corals. Encounters with schools of barracuda and Napoleon fish can also occur at certain dive sites with strong currents.

Check out these videos from Amira Liveaboard.

Boat Details

Amira was built with locally grown timber by indigenous craftsmen using ancient Pinisi boat building traditions. She is equipped with a state of the art navigation system, security and rescue equipment and technology. She is an ideal base camp for the most beautiful dive excursions in Indonesian waters.

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Marine Life to Photograph

The breathtaking marine life in Indonesia’s ocean makes this dive region a superior adventure. Come and experience the fascinating world Indonesia has to offer onboard the Amira. The Triton Bay is considered an absolute world-class dive site with its own unique fascination. Besides the wonderful diversity of rare soft coral gardens, vast forests of black corals and craggy rocks; divers can also encounter whale sharks during fantastic dives in Triton Bay. East Banda offers an extraordinary experience with many sea snakes and great muck diving at Alor & Flores, the snake island Gunung Api, Lucipara and Ambon.

Learn more about the Banda Sea here...

Diving Conditons

Average water temperatures in Triton Bay and the Banda Sea are in the low to mid-80s. A full 3mm wetsuit is recommended.

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INCLUSIONS

Cabins with air conditioning and hot /cold water shower and western toilet aboard the Amira.
3-4 dives daily
Fullboard
Diving with compressed air
Nitrox!
Multilingual tour guides on board
Land excursions
ENOS

EXCLUSIONS

15-liter tanks
Diving lessons
Port clearance and harbor tax ($275)
National park fee and local fee ($100)
Fuel surcharge
Souvenirs on board
Alcohol and soft drinks
Tips
Dive, travel, and medical Insurance

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Trip Schedule

The itinerary can be variable and is subject to change depending on weather conditions:

Day 1

The Amira crew will transfer our guests from Kaimana airport or the hotel to the ship. After a welcome briefing by the cruise director, our guests move into their cabins before embarking Kaimana. If possible a first dive will take place.

Day 2-10

We offer 3-4 divers daily, including a dusk or night dive if possible. During crossings, a maximum of 2 dives per day will take place.

Day 11

Final day of diving with 2 scheduled dives and transfer to the port of Saumlaki.

Day 12

Check-out and transfer by the Amira crew to the airport of Saumlaki.

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About Amira

There are nine double cabins and one single cabin available for a total of 19 guests. All our double cabins can be set as either twin or double bed. Five double bed (14m²) and one single cabin (10m²) are on the lower deck, while the other four double cabins (13m²) are located on the upper deck. All cabins are equipped with individual controlled air conditioner plus an extra fan, mini-safe, en-suite bathroom with hot/cold water shower and western toilet.

Read the reviews of the Amira here.

Amira Features

Large sundeck
Restaurant seating 20 guests
Bar
TV and lounge area
Camera room
Computer room

Amira Dive Facilities

Spacious dive deck
Free Nitrox
Nitrox courses available
Rinse tanks available
Dinghies

Outdoor and indoor lounge areas

Dining room and camera room

Dive deck & Dinghy

Food & Drinks Aboard Amira

Guests are served meals on board. All meals are included in the package.

Amira Liveaboard Deck Plan

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will need to fly into Kaimana Airport (KNG) on April 2 and depart from Saumlaki Airport (SXK) on April 13. Flights mostly route through Jakarta but you can check this site for the best options. We suggest you arrive in Kaimana a day early and can recommend a hotel near the airport to overnight if required.

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About the Trip Leader

Mark Strickland

Mark Strickland’s life-long interest in the sea has included over 10,000 dives and careers as lifeguard, boat captain and scuba instructor. His passion for underwater photography has led him to many top dive locales, including Virgin Islands, Australia, and Thailand, where he spent 17 years as Cruise Director on a series of liveaboards. Mark now resides in Ventura county, California.

An avid marine naturalist, Mark has discovered several nudibranch species. He is co-author and principle photographer for Lonely Planet’s award-winning book, “Diving and Snorkeling Thailand”, and his work appears in many magazines, books and displays around the world. Currently, Mark leads several dive trips each year to his favorite destinations, while working on a career-spanning large-format pictorial book.

Mark's photos and articles have appeared in magazines and books around the world, including Action Asia, BBC Wildlife, National Geographic World, Natural History, Scuba Diving, Skin Diver, Sport Diver, Sportdiving, Unterwasser and many others.

Join Mark on one of his next dive adventures in Socorro (Feb '21), Crocodiles & Cenotes Trip (Aug '21), Moorea (Sept'21), Fiji, (Oct '21) or Cocos Island (Jul '22).

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Payment Schedule

Deposit: $1,000 deposit to confirm reservation
Payment 2: $1,000 due January 1, 2022
Payment 3: $1,500 due September 1, 2022
Balance due: January 1, 2023

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Got Questions? Ready to Book?

Call us today at +1-310-915-6677 email us at trips@bluewaterdivetravel.com

Or stop by our office at 3961 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 206 Culver City, CA 90230

And let us book your dream vacation!

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